How much does the Audi A6 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A6 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A6's current nationwide average price is $26,643, and its year-round low is $22,011.71. That puts the model's current pricing squarely in the middle of its used-year spread, with newer examples commanding a much higher average than older ones. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A6 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A6 is a strong used luxury sedan choice if you want a refined cabin, premium-feeling comfort, and a long-running reputation for blending luxury with technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the A6 for its comfortable interiors, smooth driving experience, and advanced technology. Across the model years, the car also earns consistent credit for its powerful engines and balanced road manners, which help it feel polished on long drives.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-tested years: interior materials can feel less impressive than you might expect, the infotainment system can be frustrating to use, and the driving experience can feel less refined than the rest of the package suggests.

33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A6 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A6 as a comfortable, well-equipped luxury sedan with strong performance and a premium cabin. The model also earns praise for its smooth driving character and advanced technology, which helps explain why many shoppers keep coming back to it.

• Owners rate the Audi A6 between 3.86 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-documented example with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A6?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors, traffic-sign recognition, parking sensors, and lane-departure warning
• Infotainment: the latest MMI infotainment system with a standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen, plus standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway)

Which Audi A6 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi A6 offers...

• Premium: the base A6 Premium gives you the redesigned sedan with the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, standard quattro all-wheel drive, and 19-inch wheels with all-season run-flat tires.
• Premium Plus: this trim adds adaptive cruise assist with automated lane centering and a 360-degree camera system, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want more everyday convenience.
• Prestige: the top trim adds adaptive air suspension, and it can be paired with the Sport Plus Package for rear-axle steering, a sport rear differential, and a lower ride height.

What Audi A6 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A6 years with the most listings are 2018, 2024, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most shoppers are cross-shopping, so you may find a broader mix of well-priced listings.

What is the Audi A6's resale value?

Most model years show negative year-over-year movement, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have already softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in newer years, while a few older examples have moved down more gradually. That pattern suggests you can still find meaningful value across much of the lineup, especially if you're open to stepping back a model year or two.

The 2023, 2016, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi A6 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2019: 10/10

The A6 comes standard with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors, traffic-sign recognition, parking sensors, and lane-departure warning.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Audi A6 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −12.72% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −19.23%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,951. The Audi A6 offers a premium cabin, strong road manners, and an understated design that ages well.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The last engine standing is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive (AWD). This is the same engine used in the S5 sedan, and it makes the same 362 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque here.
• Tech: A standard 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen flank the driver, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included.
• Safety: adaptive cruise assist, which adds automated lane centering, and a 360-degree camera system are also standard on the Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $65,395 for the base A6 Premium.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.